Setting is key in a romance novel its the backdrop against which two people fall in love.

From its winking opening lines (I didnt choose the wench life.

Initially, Simon and Emily butt heads.

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you’re able to practically taste the turkey legs and hear the revelers.

De Lucas voice is a welcome addition to romance, unabashedly bold, funny, and nerdy.

Miller Sykes is a world-renowned chef whose life is crashing down around him.

Well Met by Jen DeLuca

Berkley

attitude and his big heart.

But to have a shot at real happiness, Clancy has to convince Miller his life is worth saving.

Thus, Reyne avoids the pitfalls of a novel likeMe Before Youand veers away from harmful stereotypes of ableism.

Dine with Me by Layla Reyne

Carina Press

But her real gift is in the foodie tour at the heart of this love story.

Instead, she seeks a better world.

Her latest,No Judgments, is based on her actual experiences during Hurricane Irma.

Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore

Berkley

But her central romance leaves a little something to be desired from the usually sterling Cabot.

Meanwhile, Caleb is instantly attracted to Piper despite his dislike of her brother.

No Judgements by Meg Cabot

William Morrow Paperbacks

Island Fling with the Tycoon by Therese Beharrie

Harlequin